Recent content by CHart6283

I live in Peoria County. The only problem I see with doing live clothes exchanges, is that there are very few people around my area that have had surgery and we don't have a support group around here. Oh well, I hope it works out for everyone. Good luck!

Myfitnesspal.com I, too use this site. It has really helped me a lot. My hair was really coming out and the biotin I was taking may have helped a little, but not enough. I started using myfitnesspal, and saw I wasn't getting as much protein as I had thought. Bumped up the protein and my hair is...

Thanks Tom for the response. I went Saturday to have my bloodwork done and go in Thursday for the results. So fingers crossed!!!

Hi! I had the duodonal switch in early December 2011. I also had to have my gallbladder removed and my intestines were twisted, so all that had to be taken care of also. In my second month post op, I started having a burning sensation on my left side by my ribs. I ended up going to the doctor...

Kevin, I think that sounds like a great idea!!!

Hi Jane! I just had surgery December 8, 2011. I have to tell you I was scared to death. At first I was excited because it had taken so long to get approved, but as it got closer to the day, I started to panic. I started asking myself if this was something I really should be doing. I talked to a...

Well said!!!

bab_albuq and Jennybug76, I think you'll both be so happy you have decided to take this journey. I to was scared too death. At first, I was so excited that I had finally gotten approved, but as the day approached, I started wondering if I was doing the right thing. Although, in my case, the...

Congratulations!!!! That is amazing!!!

Thank you so much for the info. Today I ordered ChocoRite Protein Shake (Chocolate Fudge Brownie), http://www6.netrition.com/healthsmart_chocolite_protein_shakes.html one because of some reviews and two because it was inexpensive and I thought if I didn't like it, it wouldn't hurt so much...

Since everyone is losing weight and will be needing new clothes. Why not have a type of Pay it Forward? Someone has a lot of size 24 and now needs a size 20, maybe the clothes can start getting passed around. Just an idea.

Hi Everyone! I had DS on December 8, 2011. Things are going pretty well, except I'm getting tired of the same 'ole soft mechanical diet. Hoping to find someone else that has had the same surgery and can give me some tips on what I should and shouldn't be doing. I can't seem to get my protein...

Hi! Have you actually had this done yet? I had this done 12/8/11 and my sleep apnea, diabetes and high cholesterol are all gone!! Still on a low dose of blood pressure medicine, but doctor seems to think I'll be off of it within a month or so. Yay!!!! I'm just kind of down on myself about the...